Justice Konakuppakattil Gopinathan Balakrishnan

India, the largest democracy in the world, is all set to get a Chief Justice from a Dalit community now. On Friday the December 22nd, the President of India has designated the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Konakuppakattil Gopinathan Balakrishnan, as the next Chief Justice of India, says a news blog India Daily.

The India Daily adds, ‘With him taking oath on January 14, 2007, a history will be created, as he will be the first Dalit to occupy the highest post in the judiciary. The post of Chief Justice of India is the lone constitutional top post that was not occupied with any person from Dalit community till yet. ”

“The Justice Balakrishnan had sworn–in as the Judge in the Supreme Court on June 8, 2000. According to the Law ministry, the official notification for his appointment will come next week. Justice Balakrishnan will be there at the top post of Indian Judiciary until May 12, 2010.”

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Report by:

Dinesh Kumar Pariyar
News Reporter, IMAGE CHANNEL
Lazimpat, Kathmandu.
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